Zaxara, the Exemplary
$0.88
$0.88Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#104
Current Rank
#109
Last Week
#61
Last Month
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #7 | Guff vs. Runo vs. Zaxara vs. Kyler
Arin Hanson, DrLupo, Kyle Hill, *and* Jim TSF in one double episode! | Commander at Home Episode 54
The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay
CEDH Gameplay, featuring a new commander. Nadu vs Thrasios/Yoshimaru vs Tymna/Kraum vs Zaxara
OFF META cEDH and INSTANT SPEED WINS ! | MAMTG #cEDH S5 e2 | cEDH Gameplay
MTG Commander Gameplay | Doran & Lord Windgrace | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH
RE-MATCH! Minsc & Boo, Kydele & Vial Smasher, Zaxara, Aegar | Commander Gameplay
Minsc & Boo, Kydele & Vial Smasher, Zaxara, Aegar | Commander Gameplay
Zaxara vs Zask vs Graaz vs Mahadi | EDH Gameplay ft. Commander Mechanic | Smooth Brain EDH
Nekusar vs Zaxara vs Shorikai vs Yarok | Commander Melee S3:E5 Magic the Gathering EDH Gameplay
Zaxara, the Exemplary videosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
The Earth Crystal+13% Synergy
$4.66
Sphere Grid+5% Synergy
$14.67
Sin, Unending Cataclysm+1% Synergy
$1.22
Prishe's Wanderings+1% Synergy
$0.08
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder+1% Synergy
$1.80
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+77% Synergy
$0.24
Unbound Flourishing+73% Synergy
$12.40
Hungering Hydra+66% Synergy
$2.12
Voracious Hydra+62% Synergy
$3.47
Steelbane Hydra+61% Synergy
$7.17
Primordial Hydra+60% Synergy
$6.92
Animist's Awakening+59% Synergy
$2.46
Curse of the Swine+57% Synergy
$0.16
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+56% Synergy
$0.78
Garruk's Uprising+56% Synergy
$0.39
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Genesis Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.31
The Goose Mother+55% Synergy
$0.58
Stonecoil Serpent+55% Synergy
$1.07
Villainous Wealth+54% Synergy
$0.21
Exsanguinate+54% Synergy
$0.28
Vastwood Hydra+52% Synergy
$1.07
Lifeblood Hydra+52% Synergy
$1.86
Mistcutter Hydra+51% Synergy
$0.83
Corpsejack Menace+48% Synergy
$0.84
Cultivate+17% Synergy
$0.56
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+3% Synergy
$6.31
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy+3% Synergy
$11.95
Cyclonic Rift-1% Synergy
$50.27
Demonic Tutor-1% Synergy
$57.93
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$111.35
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$12.14
Vampiric Tutor-2% Synergy
$53.02
Worldly Tutor-2% Synergy
$19.07
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
$40.66
Rhystic Study-4% Synergy
$48.81
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Goldvein Hydra+50% Synergy
$8.06
Kalonian Hydra+45% Synergy
$3.94
Nexos+45% Synergy
$3.27
Hooded Hydra+44% Synergy
$0.26
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$4.35
Protean Hydra+38% Synergy
$4.51
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.19
Neverwinter Hydra+35% Synergy
$4.52
Capricopian+32% Synergy
$0.94
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+31% Synergy
$7.14
Managorger Hydra+28% Synergy
$1.36
Ingenious Prodigy+26% Synergy
$0.47
Benevolent Hydra+26% Synergy
$6.49
Kodama of the West Tree+24% Synergy
$15.95
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$25.79
Altered Ego+22% Synergy
$0.18
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+22% Synergy
$0.09
Wren's Run Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.18
Fanatic of Rhonas+20% Synergy
$7.15
Mossborn Hydra+19% Synergy
$5.10
Sporocyst+18% Synergy
$4.12
Feral Hydra+18% Synergy
$0.22
Vorel of the Hull Clade+17% Synergy
$0.21
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+17% Synergy
$0.21
Ochre Jelly+15% Synergy
$0.36
Hydra Broodmaster+15% Synergy
$0.23
Gyre Sage+14% Synergy
$5.56
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+14% Synergy
$45.31
Warden of the Grove+13% Synergy
$0.84
Tyrant Guard+12% Synergy
$5.04
Nimbus Swimmer+12% Synergy
$0.32
Wildwood Scourge+12% Synergy
$0.11
Walking Ballista+11% Synergy
$11.73
Kruphix, God of Horizons+11% Synergy
$3.53
Gadwick, the Wizened+11% Synergy
$0.49
Rampaging Yao Guai+10% Synergy
$0.97
Hydra Trainer+10% Synergy
$0.15
Runadi, Behemoth Caller+10% Synergy
$3.49
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+9% Synergy
$1.21
Deepglow Skate+9% Synergy
$1.20
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant+9% Synergy
$0.49
Tervigon+9% Synergy
$1.85
Aberrant+9% Synergy
$2.38
Roaming Throne+8% Synergy
$30.14
Kami of Whispered Hopes+7% Synergy
$3.63
Bloom Tender+6% Synergy
$20.22
Llanowar Elves+4% Synergy
$0.25
Elvish Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.41
Birds of Paradise-4% Synergy
$9.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.38
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+43% Synergy
$0.28
Thassa's Intervention+39% Synergy
$0.23
Repulsive Mutation+35% Synergy
$0.20
Blue Sun's Zenith+34% Synergy
$1.38
Condescend+34% Synergy
$0.27
Erebos's Intervention+33% Synergy
$0.47
Syncopate+30% Synergy
$0.11
Inspiring Call+27% Synergy
$0.23
Tyvar's Stand+21% Synergy
$1.17
Slice from the Shadows+20% Synergy
$0.05
Power Sink+17% Synergy
$0.14
Icy Blast+17% Synergy
$0.63
Black Sun's Twilight+15% Synergy
$0.24
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.16
March of Swirling Mist+13% Synergy
$1.24
Stroke of Genius+13% Synergy
$0.30
Drown in Dreams+12% Synergy
$0.70
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$10.32
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.12
Silkguard+10% Synergy
$3.84
Death Denied+9% Synergy
$0.14
Logic Knot+8% Synergy
$0.06
Spell Burst+8% Synergy
$0.19
Clash of Wills+8% Synergy
$0.14
Death Wind+7% Synergy
$0.06
Even the Score+7% Synergy
$0.37
Invigorating Surge+6% Synergy
$0.23
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.96
Krosan Grip+5% Synergy
$0.95
March of Wretched Sorrow+5% Synergy
$0.20
Commander's Insight+5% Synergy
$0.39
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
$41.94
Return of the Wildspeaker+4% Synergy
$0.85
Outrageous Robbery+4% Synergy
$0.28
Entish Restoration+3% Synergy
$1.45
Chord of Calling+2% Synergy
$3.89
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.24
Deadly Rollick+1% Synergy
$16.46
Revitalizing Repast-2% Synergy
$0.82
Sultai Charm-2% Synergy
$0.15
Mutational Advantage-3% Synergy
$4.78
Counterspell-4% Synergy
$2.00
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.25
Putrefy-8% Synergy
$0.14
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$10.80
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse-12% Synergy
$1.49
Assassin's Trophy-13% Synergy
$2.12
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Profane Command+45% Synergy
$0.29
Finale of Revelation+44% Synergy
$0.33
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$19.69
Mind Spring+30% Synergy
$0.17
Blue Sun's Twilight+21% Synergy
$0.34
Kodama's Reach+20% Synergy
$1.43
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$14.89
Open into Wonder+17% Synergy
$0.21
Open the Way+14% Synergy
$4.13
Doppelgang+13% Synergy
$0.49
Mass Manipulation+12% Synergy
$0.68
Nylea's Intervention+11% Synergy
$0.58
Pest Infestation+11% Synergy
$0.73
Aggressive Biomancy+11% Synergy
$0.37
Wildest Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.27
Wave Goodbye+10% Synergy
$7.32
Gaze of Granite+10% Synergy
$1.00
Green Sun's Twilight+10% Synergy
$0.20
Black Sun's Zenith+9% Synergy
$0.44
Damnable Pact+9% Synergy
$1.07
Rampant Growth+8% Synergy
$0.41
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$23.43
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$21.61
Overwhelming Stampede+7% Synergy
$1.43
Silver Scrutiny+7% Synergy
$0.19
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.17
Fangs of Kalonia+6% Synergy
$0.20
Exponential Growth+6% Synergy
$0.42
Farseek+5% Synergy
$0.53
Migration Path+5% Synergy
$0.31
Finale of Eternity+5% Synergy
$0.81
Diabolic Revelation+5% Synergy
$1.22
Entrancing Melody+5% Synergy
$0.18
Mind Grind+4% Synergy
$3.04
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$1.84
Nature's Rhythm+3% Synergy
$1.70
Diabolic Tutor+3% Synergy
$1.80
Extract Brain+3% Synergy
$0.22
Explosive Vegetation+3% Synergy
$0.25
Nature's Lore+2% Synergy
$2.53
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.22
Three Visits-1% Synergy
$6.16
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.78
Toxic Deluge-10% Synergy
$4.79
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+35% Synergy
$38.45
The Great Henge+14% Synergy
$65.45
Fractal Harness+14% Synergy
$1.81
Lightning Greaves+12% Synergy
$4.23
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+12% Synergy
$8.32
Swiftfoot Boots+8% Synergy
$1.39
Combine Chrysalis+8% Synergy
$0.10
Doubling Cube+7% Synergy
$16.25
Horizon Stone+6% Synergy
$0.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+41% Synergy
$25.80
Branching Evolution+37% Synergy
$2.85
Simic Ascendancy+36% Synergy
$0.50
Freed from the Real+36% Synergy
$7.53
Pemmin's Aura+26% Synergy
$6.32
Hydra's Growth+14% Synergy
$1.20
Mana Reflection+14% Synergy
$2.75
Mana Bloom+14% Synergy
$0.36
Court of Garenbrig+13% Synergy
$9.69
Primal Vigor+13% Synergy
$7.51
Hardened Scales+11% Synergy
$2.16
Innkeeper's Talent+11% Synergy
$11.48
Up the Beanstalk+11% Synergy
$1.25
Virtue of Strength+10% Synergy
$2.47
Retribution of the Ancients+10% Synergy
$0.50
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
$29.12
Elemental Bond+8% Synergy
$2.43
Colossal Majesty+7% Synergy
$0.79
Zendikar Resurgent+7% Synergy
$3.06
Wilderness Reclamation+6% Synergy
$0.54
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$2.73
Tribute to the World Tree+5% Synergy
$10.44
Hadana's Climb+5% Synergy
$2.40
Unnatural Growth+5% Synergy
$1.79
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.14
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
$19.06
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$2.99
Utopia Sprawl0% Synergy
$0.81
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.32
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$25.43
Mystic Remora-11% Synergy
$8.48
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+15% Synergy
$1.25
Nissa, Steward of Elements+13% Synergy
$0.29
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+21% Synergy
$2.01
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.32
Temple of the False God+20% Synergy
$0.13
Rogue's Passage+16% Synergy
$0.34
Castle Garenbrig+11% Synergy
$4.56
Three Tree City+10% Synergy
$18.23
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$2.66
Mosswort Bridge+5% Synergy
$0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
$35.58
Alchemist's Refuge+2% Synergy
$0.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+1% Synergy
$8.57
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$23.01
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
$48.76
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$4.61
Bojuka Bog-8% Synergy
$1.00
Boseiju, Who Endures-9% Synergy
$30.11
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$17.69
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+61% Synergy
$3.61
Astral Cornucopia+18% Synergy
$0.86
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$1.25
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$2.00
Simic Signet+7% Synergy
$0.23
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
$2.40
Chromatic Lantern+5% Synergy
$2.60
Everflowing Chalice+5% Synergy
$0.30
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.40
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.20
Decanter of Endless Water+2% Synergy
$1.86
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$0.45
Talisman of Curiosity-6% Synergy
$0.28
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$0.97
Talisman of Resilience-6% Synergy
$0.31
Talisman of Dominance-9% Synergy
$0.84
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.19
Simic Growth Chamber+10% Synergy
$0.19
Myriad Landscape+9% Synergy
$0.16
Opulent Palace+8% Synergy
$0.15
Forest+7% Synergy
$0.06
Island+6% Synergy
$0.05
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.07
Sunken Hollow+5% Synergy
$0.28
Dreamroot Cascade+5% Synergy
$1.24
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$3.68
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
$33.78
Zagoth Triome+4% Synergy
$19.60
Rejuvenating Springs+4% Synergy
$4.80
Golgari Rot Farm+4% Synergy
$0.19
Thornwood Falls+4% Synergy
$0.05
Darkbore Pathway+4% Synergy
$4.45
Deathcap Glade+3% Synergy
$5.18
Jungle Hollow+3% Synergy
$0.04
Clearwater Pathway+3% Synergy
$3.95
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
$0.21
Flooded Grove+2% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.21
Undergrowth Stadium0% Synergy
$10.15
Twilight Mire0% Synergy
$6.05
Llanowar Wastes-1% Synergy
$0.89
Temple of Mystery-1% Synergy
$0.17
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.21
Hinterland Harbor-2% Synergy
$0.33
Yavimaya Coast-2% Synergy
$0.40
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.05
Shipwreck Marsh-2% Synergy
$3.02
Breeding Pool-3% Synergy
$19.19
Tropical Island-3% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb-4% Synergy
$12.59
Morphic Pool-4% Synergy
$14.95
Foreboding Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.13
Bayou-4% Synergy
Underground Sea-4% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs-5% Synergy
$0.22
Underground River-5% Synergy
$1.55
Fabled Passage-5% Synergy
$5.16
Watery Grave-6% Synergy
$14.14
Terramorphic Expanse-6% Synergy
$0.10
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.16
Temple of Deceit-6% Synergy
$0.20
Woodland Cemetery-7% Synergy
$0.51
Misty Rainforest-9% Synergy
$24.16
Verdant Catacombs-10% Synergy
$18.80
Polluted Delta-11% Synergy
$14.46
Drowned Catacomb-12% Synergy
$1.68
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